Climbing Areas
Comprehensive guides to every crag, boulder field, and wall in the Yosemite gateway region
The Tuolumne County region offers an incredible diversity of climbing — granite domes, volcanic basalt columns, limestone boulders, and river-polished stone. Whether you're here for an afternoon session or a week-long trip, these guides will help you find the best climbing for your style and season.

Columbia Bouldering
LimestoneYear-round (best fall-spring)V0-V8

Columns of the Giants
BasaltMay-October5.6-5.12

Gianelli Edges
GraniteJune-October5.7-5.11

Sonora Pass Highway Boulders
GraniteMay-OctoberV0-V7, 5.5-5.10

Sullivan Creek
GraniteMarch-NovemberV0-V6

Table Mountain
Volcanic (latite)Year-roundV0-V5, 5.6-5.10

Tuolumne Meadows
GraniteJune-OctoberV0-V12, 5.4-5.13

Yosemite Valley
GraniteYear-round (spring/fall best)All levels